Market Matters

What are some of the drivers behind potential shifts in derivatives clearing activity? This question continues to be top of mind for many buy-side clients. Kate Finlayson, Global Head of FICC Market Structure, sits down with Emma Richardson and Paul Davidson to discuss themes that could shape derivatives clearing in 2022 and beyond, including the uncleared margin requirements, post-Brexit dynamics, and sustainable finance. The views expressed in this podcast may not necessarily reflect the views of JPMorgan Chase & Co, and its affiliates, together J.P. Morgan, and do not constitute research or recommendation advice or an offer or a solicitation to buy or sell any security or financial instrument. Referenced products and services in this podcast may not be suitable for you, and may not be available in all jurisdictions. J.P. Morgan may make markets and trade as principal in securities and other asset classes and financial products that may have been discussed. The FICC market structure publications, (Q1, n

Several drivers, including capital constraints and innovative solutions to mobilize previously hard-to-fund assets, have recently led to increased growth in pledge across the triparty marketplace. This episode discusses the background to pledge, comparison versus title transfer, growth in Asia and what to expect next. This podcast is intended for institutional clients only. The views expressed in this podcast may not necessarily reflect the views of J.P. Morgan Chase & Co, and its affiliates, together J.P. Morgan, and do not constitute research or recommendation advice or an offer or a solicitation to buy or sell any security or financial instrument. Referenced products and services in this podcast may not be suitable for you, and may not be available in all jurisdictions. J.P. Morgan may make markets and trade as principal in securities and other asset classes and financial products that may have been discussed. For additional disclaimers and regulatory disclosures, please visit www.jpmorgan.com/disclosu

In this podcast episode, we discuss the latest developments in Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) markets and drivers for improvements in liquidity in the second half of the year. Thomas Pluta, J.P. Morgan’s global head of linear rates trading, and Chris Palmer, head of J.P. Morgan’s LIBOR transition program, join J.P. Morgan’s Greg Geffen to discuss what to expect as the industry approaches the end of 2021 and the regulatory guidance to cease initiation of new use of USD LIBOR products. This podcast was recorded on November 16th 2021.  The views in this podcast do not necessarily reflect the views of JPMorgan Chase and Co or its affiliates. Collectively JP Morgan. This communication is provided for information purposes only. JP Morgan normally makes a market and trades as principal insecurities, other financial products and other asset classes that may be discussed in this for additional disclaimers and regulatory disclosures. For additional disclaimers and regulatory disclosures, please consult: https:

In part II of this podcast, Huw Richards picks back up again with Susan Chapman-Hughes and Rebecca Thornton to dive deeper on executing board strategies from sourcing diverse candidates to measuring outcomes. This material was prepared by certain personnel of JPMorgan Chase & Co. and its affiliates and subsidiaries worldwide and not the firm’s research department. It is for informational purposes only, is not intended as an offer or solicitation for the purchase, sale or tender of any financial instrument and does not constitute a commitment, undertaking, offer or solicitation by any JPMorgan Chase entity to extend or arrange credit or to provide any other products or services to any person or entity. © 2021 JPMorgan Chase & Company.  All rights reserved.

In part I of this podcast, Huw Richards hosts guests, Susan Chapman-Hughes, board member of Toast and Smuckers, and Rebecca Thornton, head of J.P. Morgan’s Director Advisory Services group. Together they talk about governance priorities, board strategies and more. This material was prepared by certain personnel of JPMorgan Chase & Co. and its affiliates and subsidiaries worldwide and not the firm’s research department. It is for informational purposes only, is not intended as an offer or solicitation for the purchase, sale or tender of any financial instrument and does not constitute a commitment, undertaking, offer or solicitation by any JPMorgan Chase entity to extend or arrange credit or to provide any other products or services to any person or entity. © 2021 JPMorgan Chase & Company.  All rights reserved.

In this podcast episode, Chloé Wachter, part of J.P. Morgan’s Global Liquidity Solutions team, hosts a conversation with global equities leaders including Simon Wade, APAC Head of Global Liquidity Solutions, Alex Gorodetsky, Head of Americas Liquidity Products and Equities Market Structure, and Chris Andrew, EMEA Head of Equities Market Structure.   In this session, the team highlights the main trends and events taking place in the market structure space during the third quarter of 2021, including the continued growth in retail participation and its implications, as well as broader global regulatory initiatives which are expected to reshape the execution landscape across regions. This podcast is intended for Institutional clients only, and the views expressed in this podcast may not necessarily reflect the views of J.P. Morgan Chase and Company, and its affiliates, together J.P. Morgan, and do not constitute research, OR recommendation, advice or an offer or a solicitation to buy or sell any security or finan

With the third phase of the EU Central Securities Depositories Regulation (CSDR) set to go live in February 2022, trading counterparties and market infrastructures within the EU are preparing for the settlement discipline regime. This episode discusses the background and overall aim of the regulation, the impact on the securities financing and collateral space, as well as the industry challenges and recent advocacy efforts. This episode was recorded on September 28, 2021. This podcast is intended for institutional clients only. The views expressed in this podcast may not necessarily reflect the views of J.P. Morgan Chase & Co, and its affiliates, together J.P. Morgan, and do not constitute research or recommendation advice or an offer or a solicitation to buy or sell any security or financial instrument. Referenced products and services in this podcast may not be suitable for you, and may not be available in all jurisdictions. J.P. Morgan may make markets and trade as principal in securities and other ass

As the global focus on ESG gains momentum, it’s essential for investors to have access to sustainable investing and securities lending solutions that support their ESG objectives as well as their performance goals. This episode discusses ESG in relation to important securities lending topics, including transparency, sustainable fund labels, stewardship, EU regulation and recent policy developments in the U.S. This episode was recorded on July 27, 2021. This podcast is intended for institutional clients only. The views expressed in this podcast may not necessarily reflect the views of J.P. Morgan Chase & Co, and its affiliates, together J.P. Morgan, and do not constitute research or recommendation advice or an offer or a solicitation to buy or sell any security or financial instrument. Referenced products and services in this podcast may not be suitable for you, and may not be available in all jurisdictions. J.P. Morgan may make markets and trade as principal in securities and other asset classes and finan

Kate Finlayson, global head of FICC Market Structure, has a conversation with Scott Lucas, head of Markets DLT, and Tyrone Lobban, head of Blockchain Launch, Onyx, to discuss how blockchain technology has the potential to transform financial markets through innovation and new product opportunities. The views expressed in this podcast may not necessarily reflect the views of JPMorgan Chase & Co, and its affiliates, together J.P. Morgan, and do not constitute research or recommendation advice or an offer or a solicitation to buy or sell any security or financial instrument. Referenced products and services in this podcast may not be suitable for you, and may not be available in all jurisdictions. J.P. Morgan may make markets and trade as principal in securities and other asset classes and financial products that may have been discussed. The FICC market structure publications, or to one, newsletters, mentioned in this podcast are available for J.P. Morgan clients. Please contact your J.P. Morgan sales repres

Marisa Buchanan, Head of Sustainability for JPMorgan Chase, and Brian Lehman, Head of the Green Economy coverage team in our Commercial Bank, reflect on ESG (environmental, social and governance) trends and impacts on various industries and clients in this podcast, as hosted by our moderator, Huw Richards.    This material was prepared by certain personnel of JPMorgan Chase & Co. and its affiliates and subsidiaries worldwide and not the firm’s research department. It is for informational purposes only, is not intended as an offer or solicitation for the purchase, sale or tender of any financial instrument and does not constitute a commitment, undertaking, offer or solicitation by any JPMorgan Chase entity to extend or arrange credit or to provide any other products or services to any person or entity. © 2021 JPMorgan Chase & Company.  All rights reserved.

In this podcast episode, we discuss the latest developments in the transition away from the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) to the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) and SOFR First, the upcoming July 26th date in which interdealer trading conventions switch from LIBOR to SOFR for USD linear interest rate swaps. Thomas Pluta, J.P. Morgan’s global head of linear rates trading, and Chris Palmer, head of J.P. Morgan’s LIBOR transition program, join J.P. Morgan’s Luis Asturizaga to discuss what to expect as we approach SOFR First and what’s next for SOFR Term Rates and the Credit Sensitive Rate.   This podcast was recorded on June 21st 2021.   The views in this podcast do not necessarily reflect the views of JPMorgan Chase and Co or its affiliates. Collectively JP Morgan. This communication is provided for information purposes only. JP Morgan normally makes a market and trades as principal insecurities, other financial products and other asset classes that may be discussed in this for additional disclai

In this two-part podcast, we explore what a post-Brexit world looks like. Our moderator Huw Richards, J.P. Morgan’s Head of Digital Investment Banking, is joined by the Rt Honorable Sajid Javid MP and J.P. Morgan's Chairman of Italy and the Corporate & Investment Bank in EMEA, Vittorio Grilli. Together we dive into the resulting policy, economy and political forces shaping the post-Brexit roadmap.   This material was prepared by the Investment Banking group of JPMorgan Securities LLC and not the firm’s research department. It is for informational purposes only and is not intended as an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any financial instrument.

In this two-part podcast, we explore what a post-Brexit world looks like. Our moderator Huw Richards, J.P. Morgan’s Head of Digital Investment Banking, is joined by the Rt Honorable Sajid Javid MP and J.P. Morgan's Chairman of Italy and the Corporate & Investment Bank in EMEA, Vittorio Grilli. Together we dive into the resulting policy, economy and political forces shaping the post-Brexit roadmap.   This material was prepared by the Investment Banking group of JPMorgan Securities LLC and not the firm’s research department. It is for informational purposes only and is not intended as an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any financial instrument.

The availability of liquidity remains the top concern for traders according to the 2021 J.P. Morgan FICC e-Trading survey. Which macro-structural developments, execution trends and regulatory initiatives could shape how market participants interact and access liquidity? In this podcast episode, Kate Finlayson, global head of FICC Market Structure, sits down with her team, Barnaby Hodgkins and Meridy Cleary, to discuss a few of these key drivers, including ESMA’s final report on organized trading facilities, liquidity dynamics post Brexit, US Treasury market structure reform and the development of digital assets.   The views expressed in this podcast may not necessarily reflect the views of J.P. Morgan Chase and Company and its affiliates (together “J.P. Morgan”), and do not constitute research, a recommendation, advice, or an offer or a solicitation to buy or sell any security or financial instrument.  Referenced products and services in this podcast may not be suitable for you and may not be available in all

In this podcast episode, Joanna Martin, head of Global Liquidity Solutions and co-Head of EMEA Equities Execution Services sales hosts a conversation with our global equities market structure specialists in the United States, Asia and EMEA.   In this session, the team highlights the main trends and events taking place in the market structure space during the first quarter of 2021, including the global growth in retail participation, Brexit, and some of the key regulatory initiatives that are expected to reshape the execution landscape across the various regions.   The views expressed in this podcast may not necessarily reflect the views of JPMorgan Chase and Company, and its affiliates, together J.P. Morgan, and do not constitute research, or recommendation, advice or an offer or a solicitation to buy or sell any security or financial instrument. Reference products and services in this podcast may not be suitable for you and may not be available in all jurisdictions. J.P. Morgan may make markets and trade as

A new podcast hosted by Huw Richards, Head of Digital Investment Banking at J.P. Morgan. From global pandemics to tech disruption, geopolitics and more, we’ll not only be talking about what matters today but what it means for tomorrow. Subscribe today to follow what will be a series of engaging discussions.

77% of managers said they didn’t know or didn’t think that ESG provided any alpha opportunities, according to a recent client study on ESG by the Capital Advisory Group. In this podcast episode, Kumar Panja, head of J.P. Morgan’s EMEA Capital Advisory Group discusses application and future of ESG investing with guest-speakers Jason Mitchell, the co-head of Responsible Investment at Man Group plc, and Michael Weinberg, head of Hedge Funds and Alternative Alpha Hedge Fund Investments at APG Asset Management US Inc. Mitchell and Weinberg share their insights on where we are headed with ESG investing and the potential for alpha opportunities.   The views in this podcast do not necessarily reflect the views of JPMorgan Chase & Co. or its affiliates. This communication is provided for information purposes only. JPMorgan Chase & Co. or its affiliates (collectively, J.P. Morgan) normally make a market and trade as principal in securities, other financial products and other asset classes that may be discussed

How have U.S. Public Pensions’ investments into alternatives shifted in recent years? In this podcast episode, Danielle Kaul from our Capital Advisory Group explores this recent shift with guest-speakers Laura Lincoln, senior portfolio manager at Utah Retirement Systems (URS), and Jason Rector, senior analyst at State of Wisconsin Investment Board (SWIB).  Lincoln and Rector discuss their asset allocation and share their insights on recent industry trends.  The views in this podcast do not necessarily reflect the views of JPMorgan Chase & Co. or its affiliates. This communication is provided for information purposes only. JPMorgan Chase & Co. or its affiliates (collectively, J.P. Morgan) normally make a market and trade as principal in securities, other financial products and other asset classes that may be discussed in this communication. For additional disclaimers and regulatory disclosures, please consult: https://www.jpmorgan.com/disclosures/salesandtradingdisclaimer. This communication is provide

Our Capital Advisory Group speaks with over 180 endowments and foundations across the globe with an average of $5.6 billion in assets under management. Monica Issar, global head of J.P. Morgan Wealth Management’s Multi-Asset and Portfolio Solutions, leads an in-depth discussion on the endowment model and how it has evolved over time. Monica is joined by Meredith Jenkins, chief investment officer for Trinity Wall Street, and Kim Lew, vice president and chief investment officer for Carnegie Corporation of New York, to share their experiences. This podcast was recorded on July 10th, 2019. The views in this podcast do not necessarily reflect the views of JPMorgan Chase & Co. or its affiliates. This communication is provided for information purposes only. JPMorgan Chase & Co. or its affiliates (collectively, J.P. Morgan) normally make a market and trade as principal in securities, other financial products and other asset classes that may be discussed in this communication. For additional disclaimers and re

The transition away from the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) is a global phenomenon that has the financial industry mobilizing ahead of a looming 2021 deadline. In aggregate, $400 trillion in assets across currencies including the British pound, Japanese yen, Swiss franc, euro and U.S. dollar need to migrate towards new benchmarks for short-term borrowing costs. In this episode, we cover benchmark reform in Europe, the United Kingdom, Switzerland and Japan. When is LIBOR actually going away? What actions are being taken across the globe? What approaches are different regions taking and will this lead to market fragmentation? To discuss: J.P. Morgan’s Charles Bristow, global head of Rates, Fixed Income Financing, Credit Portfolio Trading, and Markets Resource Management, Chris Palmer, who leads the firm-wide LIBOR transition program and Cyprien Decoux, head of Rates Structuring EMEA. This podcast was recorded on May 23rd, 2019. The views in this podcast do not necessarily reflect the views of JPMorgan